Photo courtesy of Wilson Funeral Home - Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Feb 6, 1929 – Sep 19, 2015
Rev. Jeremiah (Jerry) Harrison - Late of Plant City, Florida and Chudleigh, Manchester, Jamaica. He was born in Queensbury, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, on February 6, 1929. He passed away peacefully on September 19, 2015 at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida surrounded by his wife of 62 years and his family members. He was 86 years old.
Thanksgiving service and burial will be held on 10/10/15 in Riverview, Florida at 11 AM at Providence Baptist Church, 5416 Providence Road, Riverview, FL 33578.
He was a Minister of Religion, a farmer and Chairman of Christiana Potato Growers Co-op. Jerry was an excellent public speaker, an accomplished musician, a respected agriculturist, an avid historian and story-teller, an effective business man, and a mentor to both young and old. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved spending time with friends and family and always had a helping hand for those in need.
He leaves behind his wife, Clarice; children: Sharon (husband David), Audrey "Jeanie" (husband Ronnie), Clayton (wife Julie), Janice (husband Chris) and Gordon (wife Andrea). He is survived by twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sisters Johanna Thompson, Rachel Whittle, Helen Harrison, brother Hezekiah (Dal), brother-in-law Ronald (Son), nieces, nephews, a large extended family, a vast church family, and many many friends near and far.
Visitation will be held Friday 5:00 - 8:00 with the family being present from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, FL.
Mr. Harrison is still remembered by my children because he had started teaching my boys how to play the guitar. They still talk about it and of course when that conversation starts we reminisce about our visits with him. He lives on in our memories and we cherish every moment spent in his presence when he was with us.
Julie Greenidge
September 20, 2021 | Dade City, FL | Friend
A great man and
mentor who will forever be alive in our hearts.
Chris & Julie Greenidge
September 20, 2019 | Zephyrhills, FL | Friend
A Prince has gone home to meet his KING.
Christopher & Julie Greenidge
October 09, 2015 | Zephyrhills, FL
May his soul rest in peace. Remember him from I was a toddler growing up in Devon.
This is celia jackson from Devon - Manchester - email [email protected]
September 28, 2015
Loved by all!
So sorry to hear about Uncle Jerry. I know he will be sorely missed. My memories of him was sitting on his front porch in Jamaica when I was young with Jeannie, Sharon, Clayton and he playing the guitar and them singing "Precious Memories" in harmony. My prayers are with you all.
Joanne Rowe & family
September 26, 2015 | Conyers, GA
